used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Chris was in the lowest of low spirits, and would have shut herself up in her room but for Mr. Bradfield, who had insisted on her reserving a square dance for him.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading The girl was troubled also on her mother’s account.
in addition
From this reading The girl was troubled also on her mother’s account.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Chris was in the lowest of low spirits, and would have shut herself up in her room but for Mr. Bradfield, who had insisted on her reserving a square dance for him.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading THE BALL.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The strange communications made by Stelfox, and her own conviction that Mr. Richard was being unfairly treated, made her shy and depressed in the society of the master of the house, whose sharp eyes detected a change in her manner towards him.
Bradfield
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From this reading Chris was in the lowest of low spirits, and would have shut herself up in her room but for Mr. Bradfield, who had insisted on her reserving a square dance for him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Chris was in the lowest of low spirits, and would have shut herself up in her room but for Mr. Bradfield, who had insisted on her reserving a square dance for him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The strange communications made by Stelfox, and her own conviction that Mr. Richard was being unfairly treated, made her shy and depressed in the society of the master of the house, whose sharp eyes detected a change in her manner towards him.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading The strange communications made by Stelfox, and her own conviction that Mr. Richard was being unfairly treated, made her shy and depressed in the society of the master of the house, whose sharp eyes detected a change in her manner towards him.
Chris
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From this reading Chris was in the lowest of low spirits, and would have shut herself up in her room but for Mr. Bradfield, who had insisted on her reserving a square dance for him.
communicationsnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃənz/
the discipline that studies the principles of transmiting information and the methods by which it is delivered (as print or radio or television etc.)
From this reading The strange communications made by Stelfox, and her own conviction that Mr. Richard was being unfairly treated, made her shy and depressed in the society of the master of the house, whose sharp eyes detected a change in her manner towards him.
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading The strange communications made by Stelfox, and her own conviction that Mr. Richard was being unfairly treated, made her shy and depressed in the society of the master of the house, whose sharp eyes detected a change in her manner towards him.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading Chris was in the lowest of low spirits, and would have shut herself up in her room but for Mr. Bradfield, who had insisted on her reserving a square dance for him.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The evening of the day following was that of the ball.
depressedadjectiveUS /dɪˈprest/
lower than previously
From this reading The strange communications made by Stelfox, and her own conviction that Mr. Richard was being unfairly treated, made her shy and depressed in the society of the master of the house, whose sharp eyes detected a change in her manner towards him.
detectedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtektəd/
perceived or discerned
From this reading The strange communications made by Stelfox, and her own conviction that Mr. Richard was being unfairly treated, made her shy and depressed in the society of the master of the house, whose sharp eyes detected a change in her manner towards him.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The evening of the day following was that of the ball.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The strange communications made by Stelfox, and her own conviction that Mr. Richard was being unfairly treated, made her shy and depressed in the society of the master of the house, whose sharp eyes detected a change in her manner towards him.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The evening of the day following was that of the ball.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Chris was in the lowest of low spirits, and would have shut herself up in her room but for Mr. Bradfield, who had insisted on her reserving a square dance for him.
a young female
From this reading The girl was troubled also on her mother’s account.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Chris was in the lowest of low spirits, and would have shut herself up in her room but for Mr. Bradfield, who had insisted on her reserving a square dance for him.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Chris was in the lowest of low spirits, and would have shut herself up in her room but for Mr. Bradfield, who had insisted on her reserving a square dance for him.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Chris was in the lowest of low spirits, and would have shut herself up in her room but for Mr. Bradfield, who had insisted on her reserving a square dance for him.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Chris was in the lowest of low spirits, and would have shut herself up in her room but for Mr. Bradfield, who had insisted on her reserving a square dance for him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Chris was in the lowest of low spirits, and would have shut herself up in her room but for Mr. Bradfield, who had insisted on her reserving a square dance for him.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The strange communications made by Stelfox, and her own conviction that Mr. Richard was being unfairly treated, made her shy and depressed in the society of the master of the house, whose sharp eyes detected a change in her manner towards him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Chris was in the lowest of low spirits, and would have shut herself up in her room but for Mr. Bradfield, who had insisted on her reserving a square dance for him.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading Chris was in the lowest of low spirits, and would have shut herself up in her room but for Mr. Bradfield, who had insisted on her reserving a square dance for him.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Chris was in the lowest of low spirits, and would have shut herself up in her room but for Mr. Bradfield, who had insisted on her reserving a square dance for him.
lowestadjectiveUS /ˈloʊəst/
lowest in rank or importance
From this reading Chris was in the lowest of low spirits, and would have shut herself up in her room but for Mr. Bradfield, who had insisted on her reserving a square dance for him.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The strange communications made by Stelfox, and her own conviction that Mr. Richard was being unfairly treated, made her shy and depressed in the society of the master of the house, whose sharp eyes detected a change in her manner towards him.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The strange communications made by Stelfox, and her own conviction that Mr. Richard was being unfairly treated, made her shy and depressed in the society of the master of the house, whose sharp eyes detected a change in her manner towards him.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading The strange communications made by Stelfox, and her own conviction that Mr. Richard was being unfairly treated, made her shy and depressed in the society of the master of the house, whose sharp eyes detected a change in her manner towards him.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading The girl was troubled also on her mother’s account.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Chris was in the lowest of low spirits, and would have shut herself up in her room but for Mr. Bradfield, who had insisted on her reserving a square dance for him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The evening of the day following was that of the ball.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Chris was in the lowest of low spirits, and would have shut herself up in her room but for Mr. Bradfield, who had insisted on her reserving a square dance for him.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The strange communications made by Stelfox, and her own conviction that Mr. Richard was being unfairly treated, made her shy and depressed in the society of the master of the house, whose sharp eyes detected a change in her manner towards him.
reservingverbUS /rɪˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
-ing form of “reserve” — hold back or set aside, especially for future use or contingency
From this reading Chris was in the lowest of low spirits, and would have shut herself up in her room but for Mr. Bradfield, who had insisted on her reserving a square dance for him.
Richard
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The strange communications made by Stelfox, and her own conviction that Mr. Richard was being unfairly treated, made her shy and depressed in the society of the master of the house, whose sharp eyes detected a change in her manner towards him.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Chris was in the lowest of low spirits, and would have shut herself up in her room but for Mr. Bradfield, who had insisted on her reserving a square dance for him.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading The strange communications made by Stelfox, and her own conviction that Mr. Richard was being unfairly treated, made her shy and depressed in the society of the master of the house, whose sharp eyes detected a change in her manner towards him.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading Chris was in the lowest of low spirits, and would have shut herself up in her room but for Mr. Bradfield, who had insisted on her reserving a square dance for him.
shyverbUS /ʃaɪ/
start suddenly, as from fright
From this reading The strange communications made by Stelfox, and her own conviction that Mr. Richard was being unfairly treated, made her shy and depressed in the society of the master of the house, whose sharp eyes detected a change in her manner towards him.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading The strange communications made by Stelfox, and her own conviction that Mr. Richard was being unfairly treated, made her shy and depressed in the society of the master of the house, whose sharp eyes detected a change in her manner towards him.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Chris was in the lowest of low spirits, and would have shut herself up in her room but for Mr. Bradfield, who had insisted on her reserving a square dance for him.
make square
From this reading Chris was in the lowest of low spirits, and would have shut herself up in her room but for Mr. Bradfield, who had insisted on her reserving a square dance for him.
Stelfox
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The strange communications made by Stelfox, and her own conviction that Mr. Richard was being unfairly treated, made her shy and depressed in the society of the master of the house, whose sharp eyes detected a change in her manner towards him.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading The strange communications made by Stelfox, and her own conviction that Mr. Richard was being unfairly treated, made her shy and depressed in the society of the master of the house, whose sharp eyes detected a change in her manner towards him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The evening of the day following was that of the ball.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BALL.
in the direction of
From this reading The strange communications made by Stelfox, and her own conviction that Mr. Richard was being unfairly treated, made her shy and depressed in the society of the master of the house, whose sharp eyes detected a change in her manner towards him.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading The strange communications made by Stelfox, and her own conviction that Mr. Richard was being unfairly treated, made her shy and depressed in the society of the master of the house, whose sharp eyes detected a change in her manner towards him.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading The girl was troubled also on her mother’s account.
unfairlyadverbUS /ənˈferli/
in an unfair manner
From this reading The strange communications made by Stelfox, and her own conviction that Mr. Richard was being unfairly treated, made her shy and depressed in the society of the master of the house, whose sharp eyes detected a change in her manner towards him.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Chris was in the lowest of low spirits, and would have shut herself up in her room but for Mr. Bradfield, who had insisted on her reserving a square dance for him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The evening of the day following was that of the ball.
which person or people
From this reading Chris was in the lowest of low spirits, and would have shut herself up in her room but for Mr. Bradfield, who had insisted on her reserving a square dance for him.
belonging to which person
From this reading The strange communications made by Stelfox, and her own conviction that Mr. Richard was being unfairly treated, made her shy and depressed in the society of the master of the house, whose sharp eyes detected a change in her manner towards him.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Chris was in the lowest of low spirits, and would have shut herself up in her room but for Mr. Bradfield, who had insisted on her reserving a square dance for him.
